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GU59 YBK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,678 mi
Last recorded101,678 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 YBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 101,678 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 96,123 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,736 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,850 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside + offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

brake fluid level getting low

clutch pedal master cylinder slightly damp

Fail 30 Nov 2020 77,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside + offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

brake fluid level getting low

clutch pedal master cylinder slightly damp

Pass 21 Nov 2019 70,589 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,087 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,932 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 62,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear 2 spring bump stops broken

eml light on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,550 miles

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay broken

exhaust condition

n/s/r bump stop condition

n/s/r hand brake cable mount

Fail 14 Sep 2016 54,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay broken

exhaust condition

n/s/r bump stop condition

n/s/r hand brake cable mount

Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,038 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s wiper slight smear

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,627 miles

clutch pedal insucure

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 19,093 miles

bell housing bolt hanging out

clutch pedal broken loud clicking noise

nail in tyre inner wall n/s/r

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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GU59 YBK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU59 YBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU59 YBK registered?

GU59 YBK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is GU59 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 YBK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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